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Celeb News: Rihanna the new "STORM"
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'X-Men: First Class' Casting Call: We See Rihanna And Others As The Junior Heroes
'Gossip Girl' stars Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley would also fit — plus, they have an in with the writer.
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There are two ways "Gossip Girl" creator Josh Schwartz can go with his just-announced film featuring younger versions of the X-Men: stick with the world the film franchise has already created or modify it to draw from the Marvel comic series of the same title, "X-Men: First Class."
A third (but trickier) possibility would be to combine the two directions, using the characters as established in the films but adapting them to the story from the comics.
All this back-and-forth isn't just fanboy/girl talk; it becomes necessary for casting "X-Men: First Class." If the film just focuses on the adventures of junior X-Men as established in the last film, "X-Men: The Last Stand," they have a team ready to go. But should the filmmakers want to steer closer to the comics, then those parts need to be recast, because Iceman and Angel would become contemporaries of Cyclops, Jean Grey and Beast — and all of them would need to be younger. Sorry, Kelsey.
"You couldn't use Kelsey Grammer as Beast," "First Class" writer Jeff Parker said. "He's supposed to be, like, 20."
Even though Parker would be thrilled if the film focused on the characters as established by his comic, he said they shouldn't feel beholden to his work. "To me, the heart of it is that young people who were different found others like themselves and for once, they didn't feel like freaks," Parker said.
Which means the characters could be anyone. It could be Kitty Pryde, Angel, Iceman and Colossus from "X-Men: The Last Stand" (and you could keep Ellen Page, Ben Foster, Shawn Ashmore and Daniel Cudmore). It could be all twentysomething versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops, Beast, Iceman and Angel. Or it could be a combo of characters from the "First Class" comic and the movies — so you could drop Angel and make room for Storm.
Here are our suggestions for whichever way the filmmakers decide to go:
Jean Grey
Famke Janssen is too old; Haley Ramm (who played a teen Jean) is too young. They need someone in between, and that someone is right under Josh Schwartz's nose on "Gossip Girl": Leighton Meester, otherwise known as Blair Waldorf. She'd be believable as someone who could use a little help handling her extraordinary position, which sometimes gets her into trouble.
Runners-Up: Kristen Stewart, Natalia Tena, Ashley Greene, Mischa Barton
Cyclops
Tim Pocock is already playing a young Cyclops in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (though how he fits in that story, which is supposed to take place 17 years before they meet, we have no clue). So for continuity's sake, let's keep him. Besides, with that protective visor, no one would recognize him anyway.
Runners-Up: Cam Gigandet (who Schwartz knows from his "O.C." days), Bryan Greenberg
Beast
Beast doesn't always have to be blue — earlier in life, his mutation allowed him to be a little more human-looking. Michael C. Hall ("Dexter") may not be as young as needed, or as bulky, but he's got the simian-like cranium and the voice for the job.
Runners-Up: Nick Frost (has the bulk), Emile Hirsch (even if he is a bit short)
Iceman
If Schwartz wants to continue raiding his "Gossip Girl" cast, Penn Badgley already has the nice-but-boring act down pat. Let's just not go to Iceman's home and see his dysfunctional family on this outing, though, OK?
Runners-Up: Matthew Bomer (who Schwartz knows from "Chuck"), Sean Faris
Angel
Ben Foster really didn't get enough screen time in his turn as Angel, but since he's shown to be part of the team only after everyone else, it wouldn't make sense to keep him. Aaron Staton ("Mad Men") is a good look-alike.
Runners-Up: Jamie Bell, Rupert Friend, Adam Gregory
Storm
She has to be beautiful, kind, but in possession of deadly powers. If Rihanna decides she's ready to act, this is the breakout role for her. Who else could compete with Halle Berry?
Runner-Up: Rutina Wesley ("True Blood") would stir up a Storm with extra depth
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HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NOOOOO. Sorry, but this would go to Beyonce I think, but this is probably "under her standards" so maybe Rihanna but nNONONO, she is bland as it is in person, god forbig her "acting"
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um, beyonce can barely act. Why would beyonce want to do this anyways? Have you seen every movie beyonce has been in?
Carmen: A aspiring actor who falls in love with a MARRIED MAN and then gets shot.
Fighting Temptations: An aspiring singer who falls in love with a man who lied to her about his career.
Austin Powers: woman who played Austins love interest (plus, she honestly couldn't act in that movie).
Pink Panther: Famous international singer
Dreamgirls: Part of a famous girl group, then broke up the group.
Cadillac Records: Plays Etta James
Obsessed: (dont know)
Most of her movies involve her singing. Beyonce needs to stick with doing musicals or singing movies.
Rihanna would make an amazing STORM. thats where the REAL MONEY is at anyways. And how could you say that playing Storm is beneath Beyonce? Halle Berry played storm and she is one of the BEST female actors. So are you saying that Halle stooped down a bunch of levels? Plus, Beyonce is boring as a person, rihanna is fun and outgoing.
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If I could sit through two hours of Rihanna's speaking voice I would cast her as Storm.
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what is this movie about??
teen xmen?
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Not feeling her as Storm...
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Originally posted by RnBsupastar09
um, beyonce can barely act. Why would beyonce want to do this anyways? Have you seen every movie beyonce has been in?
Carmen: A aspiring actor who falls in love with a MARRIED MAN and then gets shot.
Fighting Temptations: An aspiring singer who falls in love with a man who lied to her about his career.
Austin Powers: woman who played Austins love interest (plus, she honestly couldn't act in that movie).
Pink Panther: Famous international singer
Dreamgirls: Part of a famous girl group, then broke up the group.
Cadillac Records: Plays Etta James
Obsessed: (dont know)
Most of her movies involve her singing. Beyonce needs to stick with doing musicals or singing movies.
Rihanna would make an amazing STORM. thats where the REAL MONEY is at anyways. And how could you say that playing Storm is beneath Beyonce? Halle Berry played storm and she is one of the BEST female actors. So are you saying that Halle stooped down a bunch of levels? Plus, Beyonce is boring as a person, rihanna is fun and outgoing.
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I think u are such a liar that u say u like Beyonce yet u diss her every chance u get. I love Rihanna too but Beyonce has had alot of great movie roles while Rihanna hasn't. Lay off Beyonce for awhile it'll save u from getting attacked by the B stans.
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Rihanna makes a better actor than Beyonce to me.
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^^ You must be too retarded cause Rihtard don't have have ANY movies to start with.
This rat ass tranny as a STORM???? LMFAO. dead. This will the worst casting choice they will made in the movie industry, EVER.
Rihbot is fake, and has a penis. This role is for GIRL. RnBsupastar09, plus don't ever compare Halle with Forehead. Don't make me laugh seriously.
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^DEAD
Leighton Meester really fits Jean Grey i'm telling ya'll! (that's if she didn't joined GG, but before her look is very like jean)
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Bee would be a better STORM.
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I don't know, Storm is my favorite X-men so I wouldn't like that someone screws it up
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^ if you hadn't noticed... Storm is a black woman
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Originally posted by beyoncefan1
I think u are such a liar that u say u like Beyonce yet u diss her every chance u get. I love Rihanna too but Beyonce has had alot of great movie roles while Rihanna hasn't. Lay off Beyonce for awhile it'll save u from getting attacked by the B stans.
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how am i a liar for saying the girl cant act? I loved Dream Girls, but it wasn't for her. J. Hud owned that movie. Pink Panther was just funny. Fighting Temptations was my fav movie because it was her first real movie and i loved the soundtrack. I mean, how am I a liar?
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